Seaweed has long been considered a healthy and enriching delicacy in many cultures. But with fish stocks under pressure it's becoming an important alternative source of revenue to traditional fishing and aquaculture in Europe. #Ocean
  • @perestroika@slrpnk.net
    4•1 year ago

    Also, seaweed is at the bottom of the food chain -> lots of biomass supported by the ecosystem, less chance of accumulating anything toxic.

    “Europe produces 0,2% of algae in the world,” he said. "But we import 500 million worth of algae every year.

    Yup. I like seaweed, but most of the seaweed I like comes from Asia. Transporting it from far is not a smart move.